https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/25175/wetsuit-questionI&#39;m planning to participate in a triathlon in May. The swim will be in the river. The water temperature is supposed to be in the low 60s. Is it insane for me to try this without a wetsuit? I&#39;ve never been inside a wetsuit. They just seem restritiveen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/268295?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:47:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ee867009-2ad1-401d-8423-841d3922e4d2Former MemberI&#39;m a new swimmer and triathlete, started summer 2010. I purchased a sleeveless xterra wetsuit and swam in 58 degree open water. My core was warm and arms, face cold. The cold arms were tolerable and I prefer not to have the constriction on the arms, since I have shoulder issues. Good luck. Hope this helps. :)Rta (for practice in cold open water, it helps to use neoprene cap, to keep head warm)..<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/268234?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:59:36 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:cfb62c45-6fb6-49d7-a20e-9c2098ba02e6debaruI&#39;m planning to participate in a triathlon in May. The swim will be in the river. The water temperature is supposed to be in the low 60s. Is it insane for me to try this without a wetsuit? I&#39;ve never been inside a wetsuit. They just seem restritive. I participated in a tri last year in October. The water temperature was in the low 70s. That was real nice. I&#39;m just not sure about low 60s. If you do well in cold situations and are a good swimmer, going sans wetsuit may be okay for you. I&#39;ll wear a wetsuit if the water temperature is below 60, but for others this number could be higher or lower. I remember the first time I swam open water with a wetsuit. It felt restrictive to me as well, but this was due to it being new. Typically, you need to use a wetsuit several times to allow it to stretch and conform to your body. When I wear mine now, I almost forget that I&#39;m wearing it, except that I&#39;m much warmer. :) I&#39;ve had good luck with my Xterra (sleeveless) wetsuit. As a suggestion, you may want to try swimming in advance where the event will be held with and without a wetsuit (you should be able to rent one at a local sports shop) to see what works better for you. Good luck with your upcoming tri.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/268235?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:17:10 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:066ffbc4-b88d-46e3-b0b0-963cc7a7c5feFormer MemberThank you. I&#39;ll look at the xterra. Also, a guy at work recommended desoto t1 bottom. Any thoughts on that one?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/268283?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:41:32 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:9e909fcd-d20c-462b-8a12-782c2be45dd6orca1946Try some on &amp; find one that will keep your core warm &amp; not restrict swimming with arm movements.<div style="clear:both;"></div>